Puppetry
Dead Body
Responders
Actors Theatre of Louisville (2020)
Scenic Designer: Sydney Lynne
Prop Lead: Brodie Jasch
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The base frame was made of 2x4 and 2x2 with hinges and eye screws for the joints
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Foam and elastic was used around the joints to realistically depict body movement
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Upholstery foam and high density foam was carved and secured around the frame
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Hands, feet, and the head were purchased and modified
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Aircraft cable ran through the frame was connected to a JAG Rescue System for the raising and lowering of the puppet
Skeleton Puppet
Learning Project
Actors Theatre of Louisville (2019)
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The initial design for the puppet was to have a base plastic skeleton underneath a silicone skin
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The head was carved and prepared with blue foam and FoamCoat for molding
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A brush on mold was made with Mold Star 30
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During material research there wasn't an indication against a brush on mold with Mold Star 30, it was after purchasing it was discovered, but attempted anyway due to time and budget
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The final mold couldn't hold it's shape and was prone to tearing
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The carved head was salvaged and repurposed to become the new head
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After cutting off the jaw, it was attached with small springs
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The head was painted then attached with a fabric base
Father Puppet
Creature Creek
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee / Milwaukee PBS (2019)
Created By: Ryan Enbom & Joseph Garcia-Menocal
Professor: Tim Decker
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Several design sketches were put forth by each student and selected
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The head was carved from upholstery foam blocks and cut to add a cardboard mouth plate
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A felt pattern was draped to the shape of the head then transferred to the fur
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Ping Pong balls were sewn to the head and a tongue was glued in
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After success with a mock up body the fur was the sewn into the neck combining the two
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Three puppeteers were used to operate the head and all four hands